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Champions Celebrated

Anonymous — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:32:02 +0000

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Championship Saturday Arrives

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:44:47 +0000

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Time to Make a Move

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:32:13 +0000

It's crunch time at the 2026 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships presented by UPMC.

Thursday's third round saw leaders hold their ground and battles tighten throughout the Pittsburgh area.

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Battles Taking Shape

PDGA Media — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:03:59 +0000

New leaders emerged, leads grew and shrank after Round 2 of the 2026 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships presented by UPMC.

The battles are taking shape as the first PDGA World Championship of the year hits the midway point in Pittsburgh.

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Underway in Steel City

PDGA Media — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:25:15 +0000

An action-packed day welcomed a PDGA World Championship back to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

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Worlds Returns to Pittsburgh

PDGA Media — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:31:14 +0000

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Oak Grove Disc Golf Course

ROGER SONDERGAARD 203787 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:46:26 +0000

This article is provided by Oak Grove Disc Golf Club in conjunction with their status as a PDGA Club.

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NADGT Announces Disc Golf Trade Show

Tony Thomas 111329 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:46:40 +0000

Austin, Texas — The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) is raising the bar once again for its flagship North American Disc Golf Championships (NADGC).

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PDGA Members: Preview Proposed Rule Changes for 2027

PDGA Staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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Submit Your 2026 Ballot

PDGA Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

(This article was originally published on July 1, 2026)

Voting in the 2026 PDGA Elections is now underway.

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Global Board Candidate Q&A

PDGA Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0000

You asked, and the four candidates for the PDGA Global Board of Directors answered.

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Digital World

PDGA Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:35:12 +0000

Following a successful debut at the 2025 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has teamed up with Parkdly as an official partner of the 2026 PDGA Majors to introduce digital caddie books throughout the sea

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Salonen, Buhr Crowned

PDGA Media — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:44:46 +0000

Eveliina Salonen delivered when the pressure was the highest to enter the history books and Gannon Buhr continues to write his chapter.

Both wins added up to a history-setting week in Tallinn, Estonia.

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Get to Know the 3 Candidates for the PDGA Europe Board of Directors

PDGA Staff — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:30 +0000

Three candidates will be vying for three open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. These self-nominated candidates share a passion for disc golf. They have diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skillsets, both in their professional lives and within the sport.

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Get to Know the 4 Candidates for the PDGA Global Board of Directors

PDGA Staff — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:37:41 +0000

(This article was originally published June 1, 2026)

The PDGA Global Board of Directors Nominating Committee completed a comprehensive assessment of self-nominated candidates for the 2026 PDGA Elections, which included detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes, referral letters, background checks, and for the most qualified candidates, video interviews.

More information about the Nominating Committee can be found here.

The process culminated in four candidates appearing on the ballot for the upcoming PDGA Global Board of Directors elections. These four candidates will be vying for two open positions on the board.

The PDGA Global Board of Directors is required for nonprofit status and mandated by the PDGA bylaws. In addition to semi-annual summit meetings, the board conducts monthly teleconferences with staff to accomplish its varied goals, such as setting PDGA policies; hiring and supervising of the executive director, who is responsible for headquarters, staff and ongoing operations; financial managements, including an annual budget; identification of responsible future board members; and representing the membership's visions for the future of the sport and the association.

Two at-large board member positions will be elected this year during a month-long election from July 1-31, 2026.

The two candidates who receive the most votes will serve three-year terms from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029. For additional information, please see the PDGA Elections page.

Here are the four candidates who have stepped up and are ready to help take the sport of disc golf to the next level, along with their background information and statements of intent.

Stay tuned to PDGA.com and the PDGA on social media throughout the month of June as we get to know these candidates even more.

Conrad Damon #2450

Introduction

I have been playing disc golf for decades and currently compete in the MP60 division. My love of the sport has inspired me to fill numerous volunteer roles, including Rules Committee chair, code contributor, and two prior stints on the Board. I have a lot of ideas about how to grow the sport and would love the opportunity to put them into action.

Background/Professional Experience

After earning a BA in English at Stanford I veered into tech, and my career has been as a software engineer, including management roles. In July I will retire from my position as a Staff Software Engineer at SentinelOne, an AI-driven cybersecurity company.

Goals as a PDGA BOD Member

Be a voice of reason in any discussion that includes me and hold positions informed by evidence and cogent reasoning for the betterment of the organization and the sport.
Continue to encourage the development of technology to improve the player and member experience.
Specifically, to renew our focus on grass-roots growth by investing heavily in clubs and by expanding our reach to casual golfers and new audiences.

Summary

The best thing we can do now is to return our focus to bottom-up growth. There are two primary avenues to growing the sport:

1. Clubs Clubs Clubs

Clubs are the master key that unlocks everything. They are a great way to delegate work to people who are excited to do it. The recent clubs initiative has made a lot of progress laying the foundation, but there is much more we can do. Clubs should become a focal point for the sport, and that should be reflected throughout, starting with the website.

2. Expand our reach to:

Casual golfers: There is currently no compelling reason to join the PDGA if you don't play PDGA tournaments. We should offer a low-cost membership to casual golfers to bring them into the fold.
Youth and underrepresented demographics: Offer local clubs the tools they need to help them introduce disc golf at youth centers, YMCAs, retirement communities, etc.
International play: Partner with existing organizations and continue to offer help to get disc golf off the ground in new locations.

My experience, temperament, vision, keen analytical mind, and love of the sport place me in a great position to help lead its ongoing development.

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Dixon High School Wins, Woodard Cruises

Catamount — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:29:22 +0000

Photos provided by Casey Martinson

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Saarinen, Buhr Prevail in PNW

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:14:52 +0000

https://www.dgpt.com/news/2026-northwest-championship-recap/

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To the Finish

PDGA Media — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:51:07 +0000

It came down to the wire — and then some — at the 2026 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship on Sunday in Milford, Michigan.

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Let’s Grow Together

borg1 — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:46:40 +0000

The following is provided via NADGT through their partnership with PDGA.

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Enroll Now: Join the Next Session of TD Academy

Scottycb1 — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:21:53 +0000

The PDGA is excited to launch another session of the New TD Academy. This is an interactive training program designed specifically for PDGA members who have never directed a PDGA disc golf tournament before.

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Nothing Like That WGE Feeling

jenweigand — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:08:23 +0000

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PDGA's First African Disc Golf Championship

Craig Sheather 17957 — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:03:17 +0000

Introduction

Disc Golf South Africa (‘DGSA’), the PDGA’s country partner association in South Africa, proposes to host the inaugural “PDGA African Disc Golf Championship” at the Inanda Disc Golf Course in Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 6-8, 2026.

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Your Choice

Calixto García Velasco 143262 — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:20:37 +0000

Catrina Allen and Kristin Lätt are the team captains for the 2026 PDGA Presidents Cup.

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A Battle to the End

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:39:34 +0000

https://www.dgpt.com/news/2026-otb-open-recap/

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PDGA Club Chronicles

Lora Murtha 160648 — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:39:57 +0000

The following article is provided by the Minnesota Frisbee Association in conjunction with their distinction as a PDGA Club.

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The SHAPE of Disc Golf

des — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:40 +0000

Article provided by Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) through their partnership with PDGA.

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The 2026 Women's Global Event Is Here

jenweigand — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:04:59 +0000

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Play a Round, Change the World!

Zachary Smith — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

The following article is provided by Paul Mcbeth Foundation via their partnership with the PDGA.

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Thrilling Finishes in Florida

PDGA Media — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:23:03 +0000

Dominant wins. First-time PDGA Major champions. Finishes that came down to the very last putt.

Action at the 2026 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova delivered in every way in Lake County, Florida.

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2026 Elections: Candidates Sought for PDGA Europe Board of Directors

PDGA Staff — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:19:27 +0000

(This article was originally published on May 1, 2026)

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Australia Disc Golf

Chris Himing 6807 — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:02:13 +0000

The following article was provided by Chris Himing #6807 as part of the PDGA's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

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Disc Golf is a Journey

Tony Thomas 111329 — Sun, 03 May 2026 20:26:26 +0000

The following is provided via NADGT through their partnership with PDGA.

Disc golf is a journey.

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Growing Scholastic Disc Golf

Kyle Silva 144757 — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:19:07 +0000

WNCHSDG players, coaches, and volunteers gather for a players meeting

Who We Are

For 15 years, a group of volunteers in Western North Carolina has built one of the country’s most consistent scholastic disc golf leagues.

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Dramatic Finishes

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:15:40 +0000

https://www.dgpt.com/news/2026-kansas-city-wide-open-recap/

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2026 PDGA Presidents Cup Announcement

Calixto García Velasco 143262 — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:06:54 +0000

The PDGA is thrilled to announce significant updates for the 15th edition of the PDGA Presidents Cup, which will pit Team USA against Team Europe on Tuesday, June 16, in Tallinn, Estonia—just two days before the PDGA European Open - with both events taking place as part of the European Disc Golf

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Return of the IDGC

Danny Voss — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:54:25 +0000

The wait is over.

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Leading the Way

des — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:47:03 +0000

The following article was provided by EDGE in conjunction with their role in the EDGE/PDGA Educational Award.

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Finnish Sweep

PDGA Media — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:06:11 +0000

In the end, Finland reigned supreme at the 2026 PDGA Champions Cup presented by Vessi.

The very end.

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All Roads Lead to the 2026 NADGC!

Tony Thomas 111329 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:30 +0000

The following is provided via NADGT through their partnership with PDGA.

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Annual Award Recipients Announced

Danny Voss — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:54:00 +0000

The following write ups were taken from nomination submissions.

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Launch Your Club

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:50:41 +0000

/clubs/2026newclubprogram

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Next Session: PDGA TD Academy

PDGA Staff — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:19:27 +0000

The PDGA is excited to launch the next session of the PDGA TD Academy. This is an interactive training program designed specifically for PDGA members who have never directed a PDGA disc golf tournament before.

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Community Focus

PDGA Staff — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:41:57 +0000

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and we want to feature a group of movers and shakers in the NorthEast. Hopefully, this group will inspire more women-only Clubs to take shape and grow!

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Our Story is Your Story

jenweigand — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:20 +0000

redirect to /pdga50/stories

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Back to the Queen City

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:53:33 +0000

https://www.dgpt.com/news/2026-queen-city-classic-preview/

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Trash Panda: Title Sponsor of the 2026 WGE

jenweigand — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:41:44 +0000

Since 2012, the PDGA’s Women’s Global Event (WGE) has enabled women and girls from all over the world to participate in one unifying event. The global leaderboard offers the opportunity for each woman and girl to compete in the div

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Get Ready for Worlds

PDGA Staff — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:19:29 +0000

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Yang, Chen Triumph Again in Finale

Kingsley Flett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:32:40 +0000

Jacky Chen and Su Mei Yang took the top prizes at the 2026 PDGA Asia Tour Championship. Photos: Kingsley Flett

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The 2026 NADGT season is heating up!

Tony Thomas 111329 — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:30 +0000

The following is provided via NADGT through their partnership with PDGA.

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Family Win: Chen, Yang Triumph in Okinawa

Kingsley Flett — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:17:27 +0000

Su Mei Yang carried her good form from the Lipad Pilipinas to Japan to turn the tables from Bangkok on close friend and rival Chia-Fang Chen with a commanding eight stroke win in FPO at the Nakijin Village General Athletic Park in Okinawa this weekend.

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